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Mike Truhe signs on with Futaba for the 2014 season

Futaba has just announced that legendary racer, Mike Truhe, has joined the team for 2014. Truhe has a long list of major wins and highlights to his name, and we are anxious to see what he will do with his Futaba controlled Serpent machines in 2014.

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 6:26 a.m. View Comments

Fastrax releases new pull-start "Enduro" .21 nitro engine

Fastrax has just released a pull start version of their popular Enduro engine. This 3-port 3.5cc engine has already received rave reviews from teams competing in the 2011 UK Endurance Masters, where the Enduro was the control engine for 15 teams in t

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 5:34 a.m. View Comments

Team Associated releases 1993 "teaser" photo collage

It is a well-known fact that Team Associated has stolen the hearts of R/C racers both young and old with their re-release of the RC10 Classic kit. There have been rumors floating around that the RC10 Classic might not be the only retro kit making a r

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

Randy Pike goes "Under the Hood" of the 1:8 Pro Lite buggy class

A new class is beginning to surface at tracks all around the world. The class is being dubbed the "1/8 Pro Lite" class in most cases. What's a "1/8 Pro Lite" buggy? It's a new class that is using 4wd SC electronics or smaller power plants that don't

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 6:17 a.m. View Comments

Novak announces partnership with Hobbico and Great Planes

An industry announcement has been made today as Novak R/C has partnered with Hobbico/Great Planes to exclusively distribute their full line in North and South America.

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 10:07 a.m. View Comments

Talk-It-Up Tuesday with Ryan Maifield

Welcome to LiveRC's weekly column, "Talk-It-Up Tuesday!" Here we spend a little time talking with industry icons including racers, manufacturers, team managers, developers, promoters, and everyone in between! Sit back, relax, and go behind the scenes

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 9:27 a.m. View Comments

Video: Adam Drake discusses the new TLR 8IGHT-T 3.0 ring and pinion gear

Team Losi Racing recently released the new 8IGHT-T 3.0 truggy kit. The new truggy has a long list of new features, and one of them is a new ring and pinion setup in the rear end. Adam Drake discusses the new ring and pinion setup, how to properly set

Mike Garrison Jan. 20, 2014, 8:12 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line prepares your Traxxas Summit for the end of the world

You may not be ready for an apocalypse, but your Traxxas Summit sure can be!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 5:16 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line officially launches the Blockade 1:10 buggy tire

We saw a sneak peek of this tire earlier this week, and today it has been officially released! Pro-Line is bringing the successful 1:8 Buggy Blockade tire to 1:10 Buggy!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 5:21 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new Spyder SRX2 option parts

Serpent has released several new option parts for the new Spyder SRX2 buggy.

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 5:26 a.m. View Comments

Michael Schoettler wins at Round 3 of the 2014 Pacific Northwest Showdown

Team Associated's Michael Schoettler would prove to be the man on a mission in the 2wd Modified buggy class throughout all of qualifying and the mains!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 5:01 a.m. View Comments

ROAR announces a change in the stock class racing rules for 2014

With the 2014 racing season in full swing, ROAR has announced a rule change for all stock class racing at ROAR events.

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4:51 a.m. View Comments

Integy R/C releases new "Type V" billet machined gearbox for the HPI Baja

Integy R/C has just released their all-new billet machined gearbox for the HPI Racing Baja vehicle line. The new gear box includes a heavy duty metal gear differential, hardened outdrive, full metal transmission gears, new top shaft, ball bearing, an

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4:44 a.m. View Comments

Pro-Line Racing releases the new Limited Edition Mirage SS RC10 Classic body

Pro-Line Racing has officially launched their new Limited Edition Mirage SS body for the ever so popular Team Associated RC10 Classic. The new body is based upon the original Mirage body, with only slight changes to the original Mirage SS design from

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 3:54 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new X12'14 option side springs

XRAY has just released new side springs for X12’14. The new side springs and spring caps feature a new straight design comparing to the previously used conical shape. The new straight design is intended to improve side traction and improve the handli

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4:16 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts releases the new "G-Locs" SCT onroad tire

There is a new SCT tire on the block and all-out speed rests in its DNA!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 6:05 a.m. View Comments

Paul Lemieux continues with XRAY for the 2014 race season

XRAY is proud to announce that one of the world's best onroad drivers, and the XRAY long time team driver, multi-time US champion in various classes, Paul Lemieux has re-signed to stay in the team for 2014. Paul will race regional, national, and inte

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4 a.m. View Comments

Hot Race Tyres announced as the official tires of the IFMAR ISTC World Championships

The organizers of the 2014 IFMAR ISTC World Championships, Full Throttle Raceway in Florida, have announced that they have selected Hot Race Tyres as the official control tire of the event.

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4:21 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts dominates the CRCRC Midwest Electric Championships

Ryan Maifield dominates the Midwest Championships with the new JConcepts Dirt Webs Tires.

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 6:18 a.m. View Comments

Jilles Groskamp re-signs with Team Shepherd for 2014

Shepherd is extremly happy to announce the re-signing of reigning 1:8 European Champion, Jilles Groskamp. The fast and friendly Dutch, who's living in Thailand, is going to attend both 1:8 and 1:10 Euros as well as the 1:10 Worlds which rumors say wi

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 6:21 a.m. View Comments

JConcepts announces the 2014 Indoor National Series schedule

Are you ready to take the title? JConcepts, together with many fine sponsors and race tracks, have organized a first of its kind, a true Indoor National Series. The first 3 years combined attracted over 3000 entries!

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 10:26 a.m. View Comments

XRAY releases new T4 graphite suspension arm stiffeners

XRAY has just released optional graphite lower arm plates for the T4, designed to easily change the hardness of the whole suspension. With the plates mounted, the arms are stiffer to make the car more stable and easier to drive under high-grip condit

Mike Garrison Jan. 17, 2014, 4:04 a.m. View Comments

Video: Choosing the right nitro engine carb restrictor with Reno Savoya

Team Orion has shared today an informative new video featuring team driver Reno Savoya. Reno discusses the various carb restrictors (venturi), when and where to use each, and more. There are a lot of factors that go into properly setting up your nitr

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 4:08 a.m. View Comments

Hobby Pro USA releases new multi-purpose silicone race bands

Hobby Pro USA has just released their new multi-purpose tire mounting / racing bands. These new bands are designed with offroad enthusiasts in mind, and manufactured with a durable silicone material that provides consistent pressure around each tire

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 3:54 a.m. View Comments

Thursday Testimonials: JConcepts C4.2 Rear Suspension Kit

Whether it's wheel nuts, wings, tools, tracks, trinkets and/or anything in between, the LiveRC staff gives their testimonial and mini-review of each every Thursday morning!

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 7:13 a.m. View Comments

Joe Bornhorst takes Tekin to the top at the CRCRC Midwest Electric Championships

In 1/8 E-Buggy had Tekin powered Joe Bornhorst starting from pole with two pretty flawless runs in A1 and A2 pulling away from the pack and leading every lap, grabbing the win in both giving him the overall win for the class! Tekin teammate and MIP's

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 10:34 a.m. View Comments

Flashback Friday: [VIDEO] Trinity, Novak, Team Losi presents the 1997 IFMAR Off-Road World Championships

Everybody knows that Friday is meant for reminiscing old times. Each week we take you back in time as we flashback to some of R/C racing's greatest moments, products, drivers, and more!

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 6:52 a.m. View Comments

Martin Wollanka wins the VRC Pro 1:8 Nitro Buggy Offroad World Championship (with video)

Starting from 6th position on the grid, Austrian Team Xray racer Martin Wollanka left the other 9 in the dust at the fantastic indoor off-road facility in Italy at IBR Padova to be crowned the very first VRC World Champion 1:8 scale nitro buggy.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 6:23 a.m. View Comments

CML Distribution and Team Associated sign young Daniel Kobbervik for 2014

Daniel Kobbervik has joined forces with Team Associated and Reedy to take advantage of their product range for 2014.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 5:32 a.m. View Comments

Bernd Rausch signs on with Team Shepherd for 2014

Team Shepherd has revealed that Bernd Rausch (European Championship "B" and German Championship Finalist) has signed on board with the team in 2014.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 5:18 a.m. View Comments

Shepherd releases new aluminum middle shaft for the V10 PRO

To save weight in the drive train of the Velox V10 PRO, Shepherd has just released an aluminium shaft for the middle bearing block. Compared to the standard shaft, the new aluminum shaft is about 65% lighter, resulting in improved acceleration. For d

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 5:11 a.m. View Comments

Team Orion releases the new Vortex R8.1 Pro ESC

Team Orion has just announced their all-new Vortex R8.1 Pro ESC, which will make its debut at the Nuremburg Toy Fair. The new ESC is based upon the race winning R8 ESC, and has a list of new competition race features.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 4:59 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new F110 spring-steel rear axle

Serpent has just released the all-new spring-steel rear axle for the F110. The new axle is designed to be super-true, and less prone to bend in a crash. It features an aluminum flange, and is said to give a smoother overall feel to the way the car ha

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 4:49 a.m. View Comments

Serpent releases new 977 World Championship t-shirt

Serpent has released their newest t-shirt in the growing apparel line celebrating the World Championship victory of the Serpent 977. The new shirts are available in sizes S-XXXL, and made up of high quality cotton material. Available now.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 4:45 a.m. View Comments

Peak Racing releases new "Vantage 2" brushless motors

Peak Racing has released their full lineup of "Vantage 2" brushless competition motors. With the Vantage2 sensored brushless motors for 1:10 scale cars, Peak Racing introduces a completely new motor design using the experience from the previous World

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 4:34 a.m. View Comments

NEMO Racing announces United States distributorship of Agama and BETA Tires

With the recent announcement that the Agama and BETA distributor in the USA will be changing hands, NEMO Racing is delighted to announce that they will be taking over the distribution and brand promotion of these brands in the United States.

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 4:20 a.m. View Comments

LMR releases new "Avior" 1:10 offroad buggy wing

After a successful launch of the "Electra" 1:10 buggy wing, LMR has just released their newest wing first seen at the IFMAR World Championships, known as the "Avior".

Mike Garrison Jan. 16, 2014, 4:13 a.m. View Comments

Top Notch Series Round 3 race report from OCRC

Round 3 of the Top Notch Series is this Saturday January 18th at OCRC, as we get closer to what has been regarded as the Reedy Warm-up event we take a look back at a record setting Round 2. The last race of 2013 was held at Coyote Hobbies for TNS wit

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2014, 4:02 a.m. View Comments

Team Magic and HRC sign French Champion Nicolas Schwendimann

Nicolas Schwendimann, the 2013 French Champion, has joined Team Magic / Team HRC to race the E4RS II EVO for 2014.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2014, 4:40 a.m. View Comments

The Euro Offroad Series heads to Berlin with a record number of entries

The Euro Offroad Series travels to Germany this weekend (17-19 Jan) with the second round of the high profile 1:10 electric offroad championship attracting a record 300 strong entry as it makes its first visit to the country’s capital city of Berlin.

Mike Garrison Jan. 15, 2014, 4:07 a.m. View Comments

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